Silverton High School (Oregon)

Silverton High School is a public high school located in the rural town of Silverton, Oregon, United States. It is a part of the Silver Falls School District and is the only high school in the district.

History
Silverton High School started as a 6-room high school named "Washington Irvin (High School)" It was built in 1890 and opened in 1907. The old building burned down in 1924 and a new Silverton High School was built in 1939 on Schlador Street. However, the building was deemed seismically unsafe, and a new and current Silverton High School was built on Pine Street.

Academics
In 2008, 83% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 291 students, 241 graduated, 37 dropped out, four received a modified diploma, and nine were still in high school the following year.

In 2022, 89% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 317 students, 285 graduated, and 32 dropped out.

Athletics
Silverton High School Athletic teams compete in the OSAA 5A-3 Mid-Willamette Conference. The athletics director is Andrew Jones, and the athletics secretary is Valerie Martinson.

State Championships:
 * Boys Basketball: 2015
 * Boys Track and Field: 2022
 * Choir: 2019
 * Dance/Drill: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2014, 2023
 * Football: 1991, 2021
 * Girls Basketball: 1989, 1994, 2016, 2024
 * Girls Golf: 1993
 * Speech: 2008, 2009
 * Wrestling: 1972

Notable alumni

 * Scott Gragg, 1990, football player
 * Howard Hesseman, actor
 * Don Pettit, 1973, astronaut
 * Henk Schenk, 1963, former wrestler